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BMW 5 Series Touring

1992 – 1997 Touring · Estate / wagon Germany

BMW built the 5 Series Touring from 1992 to 1997. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 113 to 286 hp. The fastest versions reach 250 km/h. The same generation also came as a sedan.

BMW 5 Series Touring 2 / 2
Body styleTouring · Estate / wagon
Production1992 – 1997
Variants12
FuelPetrol, Diesel

Other body styles

Key specifications (range)

Power113 – 286 hp
0–100 km/h7.0 – 14.7 s
Top speed183 – 250 km/h
Fuel economy8.0 – 14.5 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

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Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1796 cm3 (110 ci)
Power
83 KW @ 5500 RPM113 HP @ 5500 RPM111 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
119 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM162 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
21.1 gallons (79.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
13.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/65 R15H

Dimensions

Length
185.8 in (4719 mm)
Width
68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height
55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase
108.7 in (2761 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
16.2 cuFT (459 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3185.7 lbs (1445 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4442.3 lbs (2015 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
Highway
35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Combined
27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
207 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2498 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
85.3 KW @ 4800 RPM116 HP @ 4800 RPM114 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque
164 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM222 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
21.1 gallons (79.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
114 mph (183 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
14.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/65 R15H

Dimensions

Length
185.8 in (4719 mm)
Width
68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height
55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase
108.7 in (2761 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
16.2 cuFT (459 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3549 lbs (1610 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4696 lbs (2130 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
18.2 mpg US (12.9 L/100Km)
Highway
34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined
25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2498 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
85.3 KW @ 4800 RPM116 HP @ 4800 RPM114 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque
164 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM222 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
21.1 gallons (79.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
117 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
13.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/65 R15H

Dimensions

Length
185.8 in (4719 mm)
Width
68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height
55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase
108.7 in (2761 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
16.2 cuFT (459 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3472.3 lbs (1575 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4618.7 lbs (2095 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km)
Highway
37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
Combined
29.1 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2498 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
105 KW @ 4800 RPM143 HP @ 4800 RPM141 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque
192 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM260 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
21.1 gallons (79.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
12.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/65 VR15

Dimensions

Length
185.8 in (4719 mm)
Width
68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height
55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase
108.7 in (2761 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
16.2 cuFT (459 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3583 lbs (1625 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4729 lbs (2145 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km)
Highway
34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Combined
26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2498 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
105 KW @ 4800 RPM143 HP @ 4800 RPM141 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque
192 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM260 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
21.1 gallons (79.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
125.5 mph (202 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/65 VR15

Dimensions

Length
185.8 in (4719 mm)
Width
68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height
55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase
108.7 in (2761 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
16.2 cuFT (459 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3505.3 lbs (1590 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4651.7 lbs (2110 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km)
Highway
38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Combined
29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
1991 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
110 KW @ 5900 RPM150 HP @ 5900 RPM148 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque
140 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM190 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
21.1 gallons (79.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
126 mph (203 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
12.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/65 VR15

Dimensions

Length
185.8 in (4719 mm)
Width
68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height
55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase
108.7 in (2761 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
16.2 cuFT (459 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3417 lbs (1550 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4707 lbs (2135 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
14.9 mpg US (15.8 L/100Km)
Highway
29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Combined
21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
1991 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
110 KW @ 5900 RPM150 HP @ 5900 RPM148 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque
140 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM190 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
21.1 gallons (79.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
127.4 mph (205 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/65 VR15

Dimensions

Length
185.8 in (4719 mm)
Width
68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height
55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase
108.7 in (2761 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
16.2 cuFT (459 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3340 lbs (1515 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4629.7 lbs (2100 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km)
Highway
33.2 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Combined
24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
231 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2494 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
141 KW @ 5900 RPM192 HP @ 5900 RPM189 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque
184 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM250 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
21.1 gallons (79.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
135 mph (217 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/60 VR15

Dimensions

Length
185.8 in (4719 mm)
Width
68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height
55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase
108.7 in (2761 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
16.2 cuFT (459 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3549 lbs (1610 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4762 lbs (2160 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km)
Highway
30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
Combined
21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2494 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
141 KW @ 5900 RPM192 HP @ 5900 RPM189 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque
184 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM250 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
21.1 gallons (79.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
137.3 mph (221 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/60 VR15

Dimensions

Length
185.8 in (4719 mm)
Width
68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height
55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase
108.7 in (2761 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
16.2 cuFT (459 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3472.3 lbs (1575 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4684.8 lbs (2125 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15.6 mpg US (15.1 L/100Km)
Highway
31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Combined
23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
242 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
2997 cm3 (183 ci)
Power
160 KW @ 5800 RPM218 HP @ 5800 RPM215 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
214 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM290 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
21.1 gallons (79.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/60 ZR15

Dimensions

Length
185.8 in (4719 mm)
Width
68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height
55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase
108.7 in (2761 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
16.2 cuFT (459 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3638 lbs (1650 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4872 lbs (2210 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
12.7 mpg US (18.5 L/100Km)
Highway
25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
Combined
18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
2997 cm3 (183 ci)
Power
160 KW @ 5800 RPM218 HP @ 5800 RPM215 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
214 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM290 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
21.1 gallons (79.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
141.1 mph (227 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/60 ZR15

Dimensions

Length
185.8 in (4719 mm)
Width
68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height
55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase
108.7 in (2761 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
16.2 cuFT (459 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3571.5 lbs (1620 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4806.1 lbs (2180 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
12.6 mpg US (18.7 L/100Km)
Highway
26.2 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
Combined
18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
3982 cm3 (243 ci)
Power
210 KW @ 5800 RPM286 HP @ 5800 RPM282 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
295 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM400 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
21.1 gallons (79.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/60 ZR15

Dimensions

Length
185.8 in (4719 mm)
Width
68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height
55.8 in (1417 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.9/59.1 in (1,471/1,501 mm)
Wheelbase
108.7 in (2761 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
16.2 cuFT (459 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3725.8 lbs (1690 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5026.5 lbs (2280 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
10.7 mpg US (22 L/100Km)
Highway
23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
Combined
16.2 mpg US (14.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
345 g/km
Length4,719 mm
Width1,750 mm
Height1,417 – 1,420 mm
Wheelbase2,761 mm
Curb weight1,445 – 1,690 kg
Torque162 – 400 Nm

Ranges across all 12 variants of this generation.